A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 4418186 Details
Epoch: 204 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4420233 epoch_slot_no: 13833 block_no: 4418009 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2388 time: 2020-07-13 02:35:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3ed04bff731694b0788e4183878bb2f5481486c63cef7cae5441bc3124d81a93Block Operator
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